MOVIE MINIS

“Antonio Lopez 1970: Sex, Fashion & Disco”

Review not available in time for publication. A feature documentary that looks at Paris and New York through the eyes of Antonio Lopez, the dominant fashion illustrator of the time. Starring Jessica Lange, Grace Jones and Jerry Hall. Directed by James Crump. Unrated. At Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 35 minutes.

“Bohemian Rhapsody”

A The biopic of Freddie Mercury starts as he takes over as singer of a local bar band and continues through the biggest performance by the band playing Live Aid in 1985. It is such a solid film that even when it makes what initially comes across as a big mistake, it is such a whirlwind of energy that it makes up for all the glitches. Starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee. Directed by Bryan Singer. (Rick Bentley, Tribune News Service) Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, drug use, language. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 14 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE This is fine for mature older kids and teens.

“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

A flailing author finds she can forge notes of cheeky witticisms with famous names and sell them for top dollar to a network of dealers. The tone isn’t inflated and the message isn’t overt. It’s quite moving. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant and Dolly Wells. Directed by Marielle Heller. (Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune) Rated R for language including some sexual references, and brief drug use. At AMC Phipps Plaza and Landmark’s Midtown Art. 1 hour, 47 minutes.

“Flight of the Butterflies”

Review not available at time of publication. Dr. Fred Urquhart spent almost 40 years following the year-long annual migration of monarchs from Canada and around the U.S. and into Mexico. Narrated by Megan Follows. Directed by Mike Slee. Rated G. At Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 44 minutes.

“Monster Party”

Review not available at time of publication. Three thieves plan a robbery while posing as waiters at a fancy Mailbu mansion dinner party, but the plan goes wrong when they realize the guests are not as innocent as they seem. Starring Sam Strike, Erin Moriarty and Robin Tunney. Directed by Chris von Hoffmann. Unrated. At AMC Conyers Crossing. 1 hour, 29 minutes.

“Nobody’s Fool”

Review not available at time of publication. A wild child looksk kto her picture-perfect sister to help her get back on track, but learns things are not always as they seem. Starring Tiffany Haddish, Tika Sumpter and Omari Hardwick. Directed by Tyler Perry. Rated R for sexual content and language throughout, and for drug material. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 50 minutes.

“The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”

Review not available at time of publication. Clara wants a key to open a box from her late mother and follows a thread to get the key, but it disappears into a parallel universe. She enters the world and she and a soldier enter the Fourth Realm to retrieve the key. Starring Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom and Joe Johnston. Rated PG for some mild peril. At metro theaters. 1 hour, 39 minutes. PARENTS GUIDE Holiday magic for the whole family — if you’re not too attached to the original ballet.

“Suspiria”

C There’s something dark swirling at the center of a worldrenowned dance company in Berlin. This remake dallies with idea and metaphoric reach after another, some of them inspired, some of them specious and offensive. Starring Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton and Mia Goth. Directed by Luca Guadagnino. (Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune) Rated R for disturbing content involving ritualistic violence, bloody images and graphic nudity, and for some language including sexual references. At metro theaters. 2 hours, 32 minutes.

“Unlovable”

Review not available in time for publication. After a suicide attempt, a sex and love addict attends a 12-step meeting and while trying to stay clean for 30 days, she meets someone and together, they discover friendship, music and self-expression. Starring Charlene deGuzman, John Hawkes and Melissa Leo. Directed by Suzi Yoonessi. Unrated. At AMC Barrett Commons. 1 hour, 22 minutes.

“Viper Club”

D+ An ER nurse spends her off hours working with an informal collective of journalists and their families who make ransom money available through shadowy back channels in order to try to get her son back from Syrian terrorists. By the time the heavyhanded storytelling comes to an end, its hackneyed foreshadowing ensures a halfhearted ending that has the impact of a shrug. Starring Susan Sarandon, Matt Bomer and Lola Kirke. Directed by Maryam Keshavarz. (Alan Zilberman, Washington Post) Rated R for language and some disturbing images. At The Springs Cinema & Taphouse, AMC Classic Mansell and AMC Colonial. 1 hour, 49 minutes.

“Wildlife”

C+ When a family’s father is forced to take a job as a forest firefighter, the teenager witnesses his mother’s struggle as she tries to keep her head above water. It’s a three-day drama in which Carey Mulligan has a fiery performance that can often suck the oxygen out of a room. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including a sexual situation, brief strong language and smoking. At The Springs Cinema & Taphouse and Tara Theatre. 1 hour, 44 minutes.